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Lila Volkas with a Hamantaschen Spritz mocktail at her studio in Oakland, March 12, 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Mocktail expert shakes up Purim tradition with a Hamantaschen Spritz

by Alix Wall March 20, 2024May 23, 2024
Apricot hamantaschen from Noe Valley Bakery in San Francisco. (Photo/Courtesy Noe Valley Bakery)
Posted inJewish Life

UPDATED: Where to find Purim treats around the Bay Area

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb March 18, 2024May 23, 2024
Indo-Persian Spiced Potato Knishes with curry mustard and zhoug. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

Hidden Persian spices make these knishes a perfect Purim appetizer

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 14, 2024May 23, 2024
hamantaschen
Posted inPurim

UPDATED: Purim fun around the Bay Area for all ages

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb March 12, 2024March 19, 2024
Employees at bagel shop
Posted inFood

In bagel news: Hella opens in Albany, Boichik will expand with 3 shops in S.F.

by Alix Wall March 8, 2024May 23, 2024
Bear Silber, the new owner of Grand Bakery, slides freshly-baked challah onto a rack to cool in Oakland on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

After buying Grand Bakery for $1, new owner of Oakland legacy is dreaming big

by Alix Wall March 5, 2024March 5, 2024
Roast eggplant with spiced yogurt on pilaf makes a hearty, comforting meal. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe, Uncategorized

Roasted eggplant, Yemeni spices come together in comforting, versatile dish

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer February 21, 2024February 23, 2024
Sirgout Badana adds "alicha ater kik," Ethiopian yellow split peas, to a to-go box at Desta Ethiopian Cafe in Oakland, Feb. 14, 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Desta Ethiopian Cafe in East Bay joins a short list of local kosher destinations

by Alix Wall February 16, 2024February 23, 2024
One-pot silan chicken shown on top of garlic mashed potatoes. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

Make it a ‘date’ night with tangy, one-pot chicken coated with silan honey syrup

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer February 9, 2024February 23, 2024
Danny Ronen, founder of beverage consulting company DC Spirits and partner in cocktail kit service Shaker and Spoon, mixes a cocktail at The Legionnaire Saloon in Oakland, Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

‘You can’t be wrong about what you like’: This Bay Area consultant likes to shake things up  

by Alix Wall February 6, 2024February 23, 2024

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